http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/gallery_files/site/270/1042/1722.pdf (Press Release)
http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/gallery_files/site/270/1042/1720.pdf (Slide Show)
Results Fiscal Year 2007-08
Sales €928.3M
Operating Income €131.5M
Net Income €109.8M
Record Fiscal 2008
- Sales up +43% at constant exchange rates.
- Operating margin up to 14.3%, from 5.6% last year
- Cash flow from operating activities up to 117 M€ from 53 M€ last year.
- Closing cash position up to 150 M€ from 55 M€ last year.
Continued strengthening of existing franchises :
- Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Rayman, the Settlers.
Sharp ramp-up of the "Games For Everyone" casual business :
- Total sales figures tripled over the year.
- Petz > 8 million units. Imagine close to 4 million units : creation of a new long term franchise.
Creation of new brands, Assassin’s Creed :
- The fastest selling new IPs ever in the US and in the UK : > 6 million units worldwide.
New steps implemented for growth :
- 3 new studios created (Singapore – Chengdu, China – Kiev, Ukraine).
- 1 acquired (Pune, India).
Line up 2008-09
- 7 franchises expected (Far Cry 2, Brothers in arms, Splinter Cell, Anno, Prince of Persia, 2
unannounced titles).
- 5 new brands to be launched (Haze, H.A.W.X., End War, Shaun White, 1 unannounced title).
- Another strong push into the casual Game for Everyone segment : more Petz, Imagine and
Mycoach titles and new "umbrella" brands to be unveiled.
